Also known as: GFZA · Free Zones Board Authority
Ghana Free Zones Authority — regulator providing investment guidance and incentives for manufacturing enterprises operating under Ghana's free zones scheme.
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The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has made an emotional appeal for forgiveness on behalf of the government following public controversy surrounding remarks attributed to the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr Mary Awusi. …
Forgive us, it was just a slip — Chief of Staff appeals for forgiveness from Church of PentecostJoy Online
… His remarks come against the backdrop of a recent controversy in which the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr Mary Awusi, publicly criticised the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, over comments condemning illegal mining. …
‘If people cannot think beyond party, they should stop opening their mouths’ — Rev. Prof Mante warnsJoy Online
… His remarks come against the backdrop of recent controversy reported by Myjoyonline.com, in which the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority publicly criticised the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost over comments condemning illegal mining. …
‘We’re not afraid of anybody’- Rev Prof Mante fumes over ‘attack on clergyman for galamsey commentsJoy Online
… His remarks come against the backdrop of a recent controversy in which the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr Mary Awusi, publicly criticised the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost over comments condemning illegal mining. …
‘We’re not afraid of anybody’- Rev. Prof Mante fumes over attack on clergyman for galamsey commentJoy Online
Member of Parliament for Abirem, Charles Owiredu, has criticised the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr. …
Free Zones CEO should’ve been sacked for her comments against Pentecost Chairman – Charles OwireduThe Bono East Regional Minister pledged the Regional Coordinating Council's full commitment to work with the Ghana Free Zones Authority to boost investments and economic growth. The engagement marked the establishment of the first Free Zones Office in Bono East since the region was created in 2018.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bono East Regional Minister pledged the Regional Coordinating Council's full commitment to work with the Ghana Free Zones Authority to boost investments and economic growth. The engagement marked the establishment of the first Free Zones Office in Bono East since the region was created in 2018.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) is promoting investment in the five northern regions, which have submitted 128 project profiles from a nationwide total of more than 600. GIPA's CEO said the roadshow aims to build strategic partnerships and create pathways for investors to participate in the region's transformation.
22 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
GCB Bank convened business leaders, prospective investors and key investment institutions at the GCB Afro-Asia Investor Seminar to connect Asian businesses with investment opportunities in Ghana. The event featured insights into Ghana's investment landscape, regulatory environment and growth sectors including mining, manufacturing, agribusiness, infrastructure and pharmaceuticals, with guidance from the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority and Ghana Free Zones Authority.
22 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority has launched a package of aggressive tax holidays and investment projects for the Upper West Region, aimed at correcting the historical concentration of foreign direct investment in southern Ghana and transforming the region's agricultural and natural resources into high-value commercial enterprises.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama says improving economic stability has boosted investor confidence, with foreign direct investment rising to US$2.62 billion in 2025 from US$624 million in 2024. He attributed the growth to declining inflation and interest rates, and greater currency stability, speaking at the sod-cutting for a new industrial park.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama toured five companies at the Afienya Industrial Enclave and Dignity DTRT Limited in Tema to strengthen local manufacturing and promote industrial growth. During the visit, he announced plans to meet with relevant ministries to discuss concerns about incentives under the new Customs Act, 2026.
16 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama has scheduled a meeting with the Ministry of Trade, Ghana Free Zones Authority and the Ministry of Finance to address concerns that the new Customs Act, 2026 has reduced incentives for companies operating under Ghana's Free Zones regime. The meeting follows an industrial tour by the President and Trade Minister to manufacturing firms in Afienya and Tema.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has called on investors at the 1,238-acre Afienya Industrial Park to prioritise hiring trained local residents and establish training programmes to equip community members with required skills. He said the park's success should be measured partly by the employment opportunities it creates for host communities, with benefits extending to farmers, transport operators, suppliers, and small businesses.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced a $10 billion New Economy Programme with $2 billion annual investment over four years to accelerate industrialisation, create jobs, and position Ghana as a manufacturing and logistics hub for West Africa. The programme allocates 50% to agriculture and agro-processing, with remaining funds for industry and infrastructure; it was announced during a groundbreaking for the Afienya Industrial Park.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama says he will meet with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and the Free Zones Authority next week to address concerns from Free Zones scheme industries over provisions in the new Customs Act that have rolled back some business incentives.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has cut the sod for construction of the 1,238-acre Afienya Industrial Park, expected to accommodate more than 120 enterprises and provide serviced plots, factory shells, and infrastructure as part of efforts to position Ghana as a manufacturing and logistics hub for West Africa.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority has launched the maiden Invest Ghana Summit, scheduled for November, to attract investment into value addition, industrialisation and productive sectors under the Government's New Economy agenda. The summit aims to support the shift from raw material exports towards value addition and innovation, with a focus on manufacturing, agribusiness and processing.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Investment Promotion Authority CEO Simon Madjie has called for stronger coordination among institutions to provide a clearer picture of investment activity. Ghana recorded US$2.62 billion in Foreign Direct Investment in 2025, according to GIPA's first-ever annual FDI report released Friday.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana attracted $2.62 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, with an additional $11.48 billion tracked in announced and pipeline investments across manufacturing, agriculture, mining, energy, technology, tourism and infrastructure. A total of 254 registered projects are expected to create 18,748 jobs when fully operational.
24 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana secured US$2.6 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, up from US$651.7 million in 2024, according to the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority's 2025 Investment Report. The inflows across 245 new projects and existing companies reflect macroeconomic stabilisation and renewed investor engagement.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Deputy Minister of Health called for stronger Ghana-China and West African cooperation to harness AI and medical technology to improve healthcare delivery at the 2026 China-West Africa Medical and Health Industry Expo in Accra. She emphasized that technology must be clinically validated, secure, affordable and support—not replace—health professionals' judgment.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Canada Ghana Chamber of Commerce will hold CEOs' Connect 2026 on 20 August 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra, bringing together chief executives, financiers, policymakers and investors for a high-level business dialogue on financing cross-border expansion between Ghanaian and Canadian companies.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Canada Chamber of Commerce will convene top capital market, investment and trade leaders on 20 August to discuss how Ghanaian and Canadian companies can raise capital for cross-border expansion. The event, themed "Financing the Future: Capital Strategies for Cross-Border Business Expansion," marks CanCham's 10th anniversary and will feature panelists from the Ghana Stock Exchange, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Ghana Free Zones Authority, AfCFTA Secretariat, and Guaranty Trust Bank Ghana, followed by targeted B2B meetings.
12 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Construction of the first phase of the Buipe solar power project, expected to generate 1,500 megawatts with initial 100 megawatts coming on stream next month, will begin under Ghana's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme. The project aims to reduce electricity costs for industry from 18–23 US cents per kilowatt-hour to seven–nine cents and boost manufacturing competitiveness.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Construction of the first phase of the Buipe solar power project, expected to generate 1,500 megawatts, will begin next month under Ghana's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme. The initial 100 megawatts is expected to come on stream next month, with the project aimed at reducing electricity costs for industry and boosting manufacturing competitiveness.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Organisers of the Ghana Investment and Trade Week, MIE Events, opened the 7th edition in Accra on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, with the aim of attracting foreign direct investment, strengthening industrial partnerships, and positioning Ghana as a gateway for businesses seeking opportunities in West Africa. The event brings together investors, policymakers, business leaders and exhibitors from several countries, with previous editions having linked Ghanaian businesses to investors and companies from China, India, Türkiye and Italy.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has officially opened the Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, establishing Ghana's first dedicated commercial foothold on the United States East Coast. The facility provides market intelligence, trade advisory, export matchmaking, investment promotion support, and financing access for Ghanaian businesses seeking to enter or expand in the American market.
29 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority has opened a Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, Ghana's first dedicated commercial facility on the U.S. East Coast, offering market intelligence, trade advisory, export matchmaking, and investment promotion support to Ghanaian businesses seeking entry to the American market.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority has opened a Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, establishing Ghana's first dedicated commercial facility on the U.S. East Coast. The facility provides market intelligence, trade advisory, export matchmaking, and investment promotion support for Ghanaian businesses entering the American market, and follows similar Trade Houses opened in London and Kenya.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre called on Canadian investors to pursue opportunities in Ghana's cocoa processing, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy and other sectors. He highlighted Ghana's natural resources, youthful population and West African market access as investment attractions, noting that Ghana is prioritising value addition to drive industrial growth.
24 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre CEO has told Canadian investors that Ghana is seeking increased investment in cocoa processing, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, and oil and gas, citing the country's natural resources, youthful population, and strategic West African access as attractions for expanding continental operations.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The fourth edition of the Ghana Business League Awards will take place on June 27, 2026, at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, recognising leading businesses and corporate executives across the country's manufacturing, supply and service sectors. The event, organised by Maven Communications and Zeliatte Media with support from Africaworks, is expected to attract business leaders, policymakers, investors and government ministers.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's investment and export agencies are organizing Invest Ghana Business Forums in Canada and the United States during the 2026 FIFA World Cup to attract foreign direct investment and highlight opportunities in energy, agribusiness, manufacturing, mining, and other sectors.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Organisers of the Ghana Business League Awards announced plans for the fourth edition, scheduled for June 27, 2026, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. The awards will recognise outstanding performance across Ghana's manufacturing, supply and service sectors and are expected to bring together senior business executives, policymakers, industry leaders and members of the diplomatic community.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Michael Okyere Baafi, Ranking Member of Parliament's Trade, Industry, and Tourism Committee, praised the Ghana Free Zones Authority's progress in attracting investment and creating employment, and urged management to review the Free Zones Act to keep pace with global trade dynamics and strengthen partnerships with international financing institutions.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →